Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1887-02-24

"Do you not think that the sacred compact
between Mr.. Rightbody and Mr. Silsbie re-
| ferred to herr"
"We reckon it do"
Mrs. Ri2htbody, flushed and animated,
would have given worlds had her daughter
been present to hear this undoubted confirm
alton of her theory. Yet she felt a little nerv-
Gus and uncomfortable even on this threshold
of discovery.
"Is she here now!"
"She's in Tuolumne," said Seventy-four.
"a little better looked arter than formerly" )"
added Seventy-fve.
II see Then Mr.. Silsbie enticed her away?"
"Well, maam, it was allowed as she ruined
away. But it wasn't proved and it generally
wasn't her style"
Mrs. Rightbody trifed with her next ques-
ton. "She was pretty, of course!"
The eyes Of both men Frightened.
"She was that!" said Seventy-four en-
phatically.
at would have done you good to see her?'
added Seventy-fve.
Mrs Rightbody inwardly doubted it; but,
before she could ask another question, the two
men again retired TO the corner for consulta-
ton. When they came back there was a
shade more of kindliness and confidence in
their manner, and Seventy-four opened his
mind more freely.
1--WE wish to say, ma'am, looking at the
thing, by and large, in far-minded way,
that, ez you seem interested, and ez Mr..
III H. -
to all accounts, deceived and led away by
Silsbie, that we don't mind listening to any
proposition you might make as a lady-allow-
in you was ekally interested"
Il understand" said Mrs. Rightbody
quickly. "And you will furnish me with any
papers"
The two men again consulted.
"We wish to say, ma'am, that we think
she's got papers, but"
"I must have them, you understand" in
terrupted Mrs Rlghtbody, 'at any price"
1--WE was about to say ma'am," said Sew
enty-fve slowly, "that, considerin' all things
and you being lady-you kin have her,
papers, pedigree and guaranty, for 81, 200"
1t has been alleged that Mrs. Rightbody
asked only one question more and then
tainted. 1t is known. however. that by the
next day it was understood in Deadwood that
Mrs. Rightbody had confessed to the vigi-
lance committee that her husband. cele-
brated Boston millionaire, anxious to gain
possession Of Abner Springer's well known
sorrel mare, had melted the unfortunate Josh
Silsbie to steal it; and that finally, failing in
this, the widow Of the deceased Boston mill
ionaire was now in personal negotiation with
the owners.
Howbeit, Miss Alice, returning home that
afternoon, found her mother with violent
headache.
ave will leave here by the next steamer"
said Mrs. Rightbody languidly. "Mr. Ryder
has promised to accompany u.s."
"But, mother"
"The climate, Alice, is overrated. My
nerves are already suffering from it. The as
sociations are unfit for you, and Mr.. Marvin
is naturally impatient"
Miss Alice colored slightly.
But your quest, mothers"
"Tve abandoned it."
"But have not" said Alice, quietly. "Do
you remember my guide at tho Yosemite
Stanislaus Joe? Well, Stanislaus Joe is-who
do you think.'
Mrs Rightbody was languidly Indifferent.
"Well Stanislaus Joe is the son of Joshua
Silsbie"
Mrs. Rightbody sat upright in astonish-
ment.
"Yes But, mother, he knows nothing of
wha. we know. His father treated him
shamefully, and set him cruelty adrifr years
ago: and. when he was hung. the poor fellow,
So -heer disgrace, changed his name"